US Bridges

Ky 2821 over I-64

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.95 MI S of US 60 · Structure no. 037B00029N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
347 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
554
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2821 over I-64 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Ky 2821 over I-64 in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 554 vehicles a day, projected to reach 554 by 2041. The structure is 347 ft (105.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2821
CrossesI-64
Location0.95 MI S of US 60
RouteState Highway 2821
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.17361, -84.82556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length347 ft (105.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic554 (2021)
Projected traffic554 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 2821 over I-64 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2821 over I-64 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 2821 over I-64 carry?

About 554 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 2821 over I-64?

The structure is 347 ft (105.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2821 over I-64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.